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An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
For Instruction, therefore we should labour that the Word may be a Word of Truth to us, and to this end; First, we should pray God to give us the spirit of Truth, John 16.13. Secondly, we must repent, that we may come to the knowledge of the Truth, 2. Tim. 2.25. Thirdly, we may not rest in the form of Truth, Rom. 2.20. John 3.22.
For Instruction, therefore wee should labour that the Word may bee a Word of Truth to vs, and to this end; First, wee should pray God to giue vs the spirit of Truth, Iohn 16.13. Secondly, wee must repent, that wee may come to the knowledge of the Truth, 2. Tim. 2.25. Thirdly, wee may not rest in the forme of Truth, Rom. 2.20. Iohn 3.22.
For reproof of four sorts of men. First, such as will not receive the love of the Truth: With these gain is godliness, 1. Tim. 6.5.2. Thes. 2.10.12. Secondly, such as strangle the light of the Truth either of Nature, conscience, or the Word; and with-hold it in unrighteousness, that strive against the light of the truth in their hearts, that they might sin the more freely,